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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 336.18 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 336.18 and 212.68 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 336.18 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/336.18 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 336.18 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 71,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.76/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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